Primary Teacher in Ipswich

Location: Suffolk

Start Date: September 2026

Salary: £140 - £220 per day (dependent on experience)

Contract: Full-Time | Long-Term to Permanent

Are you an experienced educator with a passion for supporting children with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs? TeacherActive is proud to be working with a specialist Primary SEMH school in Suffolk that is looking to recruit a dedicated and resilient Primary Teacher to join their team from September 2026. This is a fantastic opportunity to work in a setting where small class sizes, strong relationships and personalised learning are at the heart of everything they do. You will play a vital role in helping pupils overcome barriers to education, develop confidence and self-esteem, and achieve both academically and emotionally.

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) is not essential for this role. However, applicants must have significant experience working with primary-aged children with SEMH, SEND or challenging behaviour, and be confident leading lessons and managing a classroom independently.

The Role:

• Plan and deliver engaging, differentiated lessons for primary-aged pupils.
• Support children with SEMH needs to re-engage with learning and achieve their individual goals.
• Build positive, trusting relationships that promote confidence, resilience and emotional wellbeing.
• Use restorative and trauma-informed approaches to manage behaviour positively.
• Adapt lessons to meet a wide range of learning needs and abilities.
• Work closely with Teaching Assistants, therapists and pastoral staff to provide the best outcomes for every pupil.
• Assess, monitor and celebrate pupil progress both academically and personally.
• Create a safe, structured and nurturing classroom where every child can thrive.

The Ideal Candidate Will Have:

• Extensive experience working with primary-aged pupils with SEMH, SEND or challenging behaviour.
• Experience leading lessons or teaching classes independently.
• QTS is desirable but not essential.
• Excellent behaviour management and relationship-building skills.
• A calm, resilient and empathetic approach.
• A genuine passion for supporting vulnerable children to achieve their full potential.
• A commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.

In Return, TeacherActive Offers:

• Competitive rates of pay.
• A dedicated consultant to support you throughout your placement.
• Access to free CPD and professional development opportunities.
• Flexible payment options.
• The opportunity to secure a long-term or permanent role within a rewarding specialist setting.

If you're an experienced educator looking to make a real difference within a Primary SEMH school, we’d love to hear from you. Apply today or contact Bugsy Barclay for more information.

All applicants will be contacted to discuss suitability and will be subject to the appropriate safeguarding and compliance checks in line with TeacherActive's safer recruitment procedures.

About TeacherActive:

TeacherActive is one of the UK’s leading education recruitment agencies, with over 20 years of experience supporting schools and education professionals. We place teachers and support staff into a wide range of temporary, contract and permanent roles, helping candidates find rewarding opportunities that suit their experience, availability and career goals. We pride ourselves on providing an excellent service to both our schools and candidates.

Equal Opportunities Statement:

TeacherActive is an equal opportunities employer and operates as an Employment Business and Employment Agency in providing temporary, contract and permanent job seeking services.

Safeguarding and DBS Compliance:

Registration may involve an enhanced DBS check, ID checks and the supply of good professional references, depending on the role. We are committed to safeguarding and compliance across all placements. Regular external audits have shown repeatedly that our standards are exceptional. We are passionate about finding the right staff for each education environment.